Tag: impersonation phishing

Scam of the Month: Direct Deposit Phishing Scam Impersonating University Leadership

Chanc Impersonation Direct Deposit Phish

Members of the WashU community are receiving phishing emails impersonating university leadership, including Chancellor Martin and Dean Perlmutter. These messages request changes to direct deposit information due to suspicious activity.  Phishing scams often impersonate people in leadership positions to encourage a heightened sense of urgency in the recipient. Additionally, information about leaders is publicly available […]

Top Phishing Threats Last Year: Impersonation and Credential Phishing

The Office of Information Security works diligently to protect our institution from phishing threats. Ultimately, however, our shared security depends on your vigilance. You can protect yourself by avoiding engagement with phishing attempts, and you can help protect all of us by swiftly reporting these threats to our office. When you report a phishing attempt, […]